Joel CappsDec. 10, 1827; May Term 1831Currituck Co. Will Book 3; pg. 266-267

In the name of God Amen. I
Joel CAPPS being in perfect mind and memory, thanks to my God for the same,
do make this my Last Will and Testament viz as manner and form following.

I give and bequeath my body to be buried in a
decent manner by my exor my soul I resign to my God who gave it.

To my Wife Elizabeth CAPPS I the testator
lend during her natural life or widowhood all my worldly possessions consisting
of every personal and moveable property.

Item. I give and bequath unto Caleb CAPPS
my beloved Son all the western part of my plantation from the main road down as
far as my cleared land reaches or a branch dividing my high land from the
woodland.

To my beloved Son Joel CAPPS I give and
bequeath all the eastern side of my plantation as far as it reaches—Caleb
CAPPS to have liberty to feed on the marsh his cattle and horses in case he
the said Caleb will do his duty by keeping up an equal part of said
fence.

The remainder of my land which is woodland, I
give and bequeath to my sons Caleb and Joel CAPPS for the use of
the plantations and their heirs forever. (for fear of dispute it may or must be
equally divided)

Item. I give and bequeath unto Newton CAPPS
one negro boy named Frances to him and his heirs
forever after his Mothers death.

To my three Sons Caleb, Joel, and
Newton CAPPS I give and bequeath one bed and furniture to each.

All the rest of my property out of doors or in
doors I give to my beloved Daughter Elizabeth CAPPS.

I leave and ordain this my Last Will and
Testament to be executed my executrix my Wife Elizabeth CAPPS. In
testimony of the above being my Last Will and Testament we the under named are
witnesses Dec. 10th 1827.

Joel CAPPS
seal

Test.
George H. DEVENISH
William CAPPS
Steward WILLIAMS jurat

North CarolinaCurrituckMay T. 1831
This Last Will and Testament of
Joel CAPPS was exhibited and proved in open Court by oath of
Steward WILLIAMS subscribing witness thereto named qualified in due form of
law.

S. HALL
CCC

Recorded Jany 26th 1832 by
J.G. HALL

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